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Nuclear options in NATO defense sparks debate
Western leaders face a nuclear dilemma as Jane's analysis and General Schnell urge early use of atomic weapons to deter Soviet advances. The piece notes NATO's current flexible defense policy, Schnell's push for ADM and Nike-Hercules use on day one, and Taylor's warning that U.S. air strength lags behind. President-elect Carter is presented with a stark, survival-leaning choice amid rising Soviet buildup in Europe.
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